Summary:
- Manchester United lowered ticket prices for the City derby next Sunday.
- The club’s decision came as a result of its inability to sell out tickets at the newly increased rates.
- Despite the fresh price announcement, “The 1958” will still organize a post-derby protest.
Manchester United announced a major ticket price decrease for Sunday’s upcoming match against Manchester City rivals in the Premier League.
The call comes amid the club’s inability to sell out tickets at the initial rates, following fans’ dissatisfaction and frustration regarding the latest price increases.
Concessions Are Back, Members Pay £40 per Regular Ticket
Earlier this season, United supporters lost no time expressing their disagreement with the club’s decision to increase ticket prices for members.
Then, United established a minimum rate of £66 while eliminating concessions for kids and senior citizens.
With sales for the City match lagging, United had little choice but to backtrack and lower the prices.
Now sitting 13th in the Premier League, the club put tickets back on sale last week at reduced rates, at a rate of £40 for members and £25 for concessions.
The decision has apparently paid off, as a sell-out is projected to be recorded Sunday’s match. Plus, all future home matches have also been repriced below the previous £66 minimum.
Fans Are Still Not Happy
Despite the most recent price drop, supporters are still not content regarding the rising costs that were announced since Sir Jim Ratcliffe took over football operations at Old Trafford last year and has since announced plans for a new ‘World’s Greatest’ stadium.
Match-day ticket prices have gone up, and next season’s season ticket renewals are also more expensive.
To make matters worse, some long-time season ticket holders have been forced out of their prime halfway-line seats as the club prioritizes more expensive hospitality packages.
In response, the supporters’ group “The 1958” has announced an organized protest at next week’s derby.
Fans have been asked to stay in their seats at the end of the derby. Earlier this month, thousands of fans also protested outside the stadium before the Arsenal match, voicing their anger at the club’s ownership and ticketing policies.
On Saturday, members of “The 1958” reunited with FC United supporters at Broadhurst Park to express their disappointments.
The “United United Day” demonstration was the first of its kind in six years, bringing fans together at a Northern Premier League match against Stockton Town.